Science & Research H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in California

California is one of the most active states for H-1B visa science and research sponsorship, anchored by major employers like Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Caltech. Research hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles draw international scientists, biologists, chemists, and research engineers seeking sponsored positions at biotechs, national labs, and universities.

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Loft Orbital Solutions
Site Reliability Engineer
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Loft Orbital Solutions
New 8m ago
Site Reliability Engineer
Loft Orbital Solutions
San Francisco, California
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
DevOps
$157k - $239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Senior Software Engineer
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
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Senior Software Engineer
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Redwood City, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
$190k - $238k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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Scripps Research
Postdoctoral Associate
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Scripps Research
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Postdoctoral Associate
Scripps Research
San Diego, California
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Clinical Trials
$70k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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City of Hope
Patient Care Staffing Specialist
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City of Hope
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Patient Care Staffing Specialist
City of Hope
Duarte, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25 - $36/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Manager Global Commercial Finance
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Senior Manager Global Commercial Finance
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, California
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Strategy
Project Management
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$130k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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H-1B Science & Research Job Roles in California

Software Engineering395 jobs
Project & Program Management316 jobs
Data Science & Analytics230 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management212 jobs
Project Management211 jobs
Specialized Engineering194 jobs
Data Science187 jobs
Healthcare Administration180 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)170 jobs
Laboratory Research159 jobs

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Science & Research H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

Which science and research companies sponsor H-1B visas in California?

California's biotechnology and life sciences sector includes some of the most active H-1B visa sponsors in the country. Companies like Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Amgen, Illumina, and 10x Genomics have consistent histories of H-1B filings for research roles. National laboratories such as Lawrence Berkeley, SLAC, and JPL also sponsor research scientists. University of California campuses are among the top institutional sponsors statewide.

Which cities in California have the most science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs?

The San Francisco Bay Area leads by volume, with concentrations in South San Francisco, San Francisco, and the broader biotech corridor along Highway 101. San Diego is a major hub for pharmaceutical and genomics research, home to companies like Illumina and Scripps Research. Los Angeles has growing research activity tied to UCLA, USC, and several biotech campuses. Sacramento sees smaller but steady demand from agricultural and environmental research employers.

What types of science and research roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in California?

Roles that typically qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific or technical discipline. Common examples include research scientists, computational biologists, chemists, biostatisticians, clinical research associates, environmental scientists, and R&D engineers. USCIS evaluates whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, meaning the degree requirement must be tied directly to the specific job duties, not just general education.

How do I find science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in California?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters science and research positions in California by H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have filed for H-1B workers in your field rather than applying broadly. Search by role type and location to identify active opportunities at California biotechs, national labs, and research universities. This saves significant time compared to manually verifying sponsorship eligibility on a company-by-company basis.

Are there any California-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in science and research?

California's strong university system and NIH-funded research infrastructure mean many sponsoring employers are either academic institutions or companies spun out of university research programs. Employers in California must comply with state labor laws on top of federal H-1B prevailing wage requirements, which can affect how job offers are structured. California's high concentration of cap-exempt employers, including universities and nonprofit research organizations, also means some positions can be filed outside the annual H-1B lottery.

What is the prevailing wage for H-1B science & research jobs in California?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.